Try: Drink lots of water don’t sit with legs crossed go for a walk to get the blood flowing elevate feet whenever possible sleep on the left side this helps the heart and major blood vessels circulate more blood avoid salt when seated rotate ankles wiggle toes point and flex feet — give the feet […]
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Care recipient (cr) has alot of ear wax and often complains of not being able to hear very well
Try: Buy an ear syringe and special ear cleaning liquid from the drug store fill the ear syringe with the liquid tilt the cr cr’s head back and to the side so that the ear faces upward carefully insert the end of the syringe into the ear and squirt a few drops of the ear […]
Care recipient (cr) opens the door to anyone who knocks
Try: Think before opening the door tell the cr to ask him are you expecting anyone do they have an appropriately-marked automobile are you alone and vulnerable look to see who the visitor is install a peephole in cr’s door look through a peephole before opening the door install a security chain on cr’s door […]
Care recipient (cr) opens the door to anyone who knocks
Try: Take cell phone to the door with finger near a speed dial that calls 911 automatically take a picture of the visitor and hiscar with license plate visible put phone or camera if not part of cell phone in pocket or hide it somewhere in the house before opening the door let the visitor […]
Care recipient (cr) has a stiff neck
Try: Bend head forwards so that the chin touches the chest hold for 20 seconds repeat exercise 10 times each day Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Staff writer no date key steps in managing neck pains at home available at Keywords: Stiff neck neck pain neck muscles neck exercises *This […]
Care recipient (cr) sometimes gets aggressive and hits others
Try: Try to identify what triggered the aggression so that the trigger can be eliminated or modified as soon as possible react in a calm reassuring way focus on the cr cr’s feelings reduce environmental distractions as much as possible like loud noises or potentially frightening shadows or movements redirect the cr to an enjoyable […]
Care recipient (cr) sometimes accuses others of stealing something
Try: Do not try to argue with the cr or convince him or her of your innocence give a simple response with the cr i see that you’re upset that your purse is missing; i’ll do my best to find it for you avoid giving complicated explanations redirect the cr to another activity he would […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t seem interested in doing activities he used to enjoy
Try: Try to find out what may be triggering the lack of interest being ignored or becoming overwhelmed with a task try to find out what kinds of consequences may be reinforcing it again being ignored not having appropriate choices of pleasant activities it is important to keep the cr moving and as active as […]
Care recipient (cr) gets confused about sinple things like clothing or spoons
Try: Stay calm and provide simple clear positive answers when the cr asks for help for example if the cr seems confused about the purpose of a spoon simply say here here’s your spoon for eating your soup calmly show the cr how to use the utensil by saying watch me avoid scolding the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) often complains of a stiff neck
Try: Lie down on back with knees bent put a pillow under head and neck for support nod head forward gently as if saying ‘yes hold the position for 10 seconds repeat it 10 times each day Materials: Pillow Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: key steps in managing neck pains at home […]